Bussmann product range overview

Leadership in Circuit
Protection

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The protection you rely on. For more information visit Bussmann.com

Leadership in Circuit Protection.

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that can provide a complete circuit
protection solution for all applications.
Only Eaton can deliver...
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The most diverse solutions to mitigate arc ash energy to keep people and equipment safe

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The smallest and most cost effective way to meet selective coordination requirements

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The most experienced, time-tested solutions to meet national & local code requirements

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The easiest specications with the most tested fuse/circuit breaker and circuit breaker/circuit breaker
series rated combinations

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help customers worldwide manage the power needed for
buildings, aircraft, trucks, cars, machinery and businesses.
Eatons innovative technologies help customers manage
electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably,
efficiently, safely and sustainably.

We provide integrated solutions that help make energy,

in all its forms, more practical and accessible.
With 2012 sales of $16.3 billion, Eaton has approximately
103,000 employees around the world and sells products
in more than 175 countries.
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Product range overview

Company

Customer Service

Leading Source of Circuit Protection

Ease of Doing Business, Quality and

Delivery

Bussmann, a division of Eaton, is the leading

source of circuit protection solutions in the
global marketplace. Bussmann products are
approved for use around the world and meet
agency requirements and international
standards: IEC, VDE, DIN, UL, CSA, BS and
others.
Bussmann global headquarters are in St
Louis, Missouri (US) and the European headquarters are in Burton-on-the-Wolds,
Leicestershire (UK).
Bussmann manufactures over 50,000 part
numbers covering extensive circuit
protection solutions for a wide range of
applications: residential, industrial, motor
protection, power conversion, distribution,
telecommunications, electronics and
automotive.

Quality
Driving Continuous Improvement
From design conception to the end product
quality is paramount to the performance and
reliability of Bussmann products. Rigorous
testing helps to ensure global standards are
met for the highest levels of quality
throughout the entire product range.

Customer Service Representatives and Field

Application Engineers are on hand to help
with specific customer needs offering
custom technical solutions. Along with our
technical support the Customer Centre, C3,
is the online solution designed to provide
real-time product availability, net pricing,
order status and tracking. It's simple, fast
and accurate.

Innovation
Leveraging Technology to Drive
Customer Value
Bussmann recognises the need to
continually innovate and develop new
technology to meet the changing needs of
the market.
Utilising nearly 100 years of circuit protection
experience, Bussmann produces technical
products that deliver technical solutions to
todays demanding circuit protection needs.

Product range overview

NH DIN Industrial Fuse Links & Bases

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:
Other:

IEC 60269 and VDE 0636

400, 500 and 690Vac
2 to 1250A
120kA
gG and aM
000 to 4 (size 4 bolted only version)
Available for all fuse links sizes
Industrial and commercial
Available with Dual Indication and Insulated Metal Gripping Lugs

D & DO Fuse Links and Fuse Bases

Low Voltage

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Bases:
Applications:
Other:

IEC 60269 and VDE 0636

400 and 500Vac
2 to 100A
50kA
Time-delay and ultra-rapid
DI to DV, D01 to D03
Available for all fuse links sizes
Industrial and commercial
DIN rail mounting with accessories available: screw caps, gauge rings, etc.

British Standard (BS) Fuse Links and Fuse

Holders
Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

BS88 part 1 to 6, IEC 60269 part 1 and 2

415, 550 and 690Vac
2 to 1250A
80kA
gG and gM
A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C3, D2, E1, F1 and F2 and non standard sizes
Full range of fuse holders available (Red Spot, Camaster and Safeloc)
Residential, commercial and industrial

IEC Cylindrical Fuse Links and Fuse Holders

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

IEC 60269
400, 500 and 690Vac
0.5 to 125A
20 to 120kA
gG and aM
8x31, 10x38, 14x51 and 22x58mm
Full range of fuse holders available (CH Series)
Industrial and commercial

House Service Cut-Out Fuse Links and Fuse

Holders
Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

ASTA Certified and tested in accordance to BS1361 and BS88

415Vac
20 to 100A
33kA
gG
22.2 and 30.2mm
60/80SP for KR Series or 100SP for LR Series
Protection of incoming cables into residential and commercial properties

Product range overview

Low Voltage

Type J Feeder Pillar Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:
Other:

BS88 Part 5
415Vac
20 to 800A
80kA
gG
76, 82 and 92mm centres
Designed to be used with wedge type fuse carriers
Utilities
Available in cylindrical slotted or non slotted tag versions

North American Fuse Links and Fuse Holders

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

UL Listed and CSA Certified

Up to 600Vac
0.1 to 6000A
Up to 300kA
Time-delay, fast-acting as per UL requirements
Midget, Class CC, G, H, J, K5, H, L, RK5, RK1 and T
Modular Fuse Holder (finger protection) for Midget and Class CC fuse links
Finger-safe protected fuse base for Class J fuse links
Suitable for applications or equipments to be exported to the USA or other UL
markets

Voltage and Auxiliary Transformer Fuse Links

Medium Voltage

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:
Other:

BS 2692-1 and IEC 60282-1

1.1 to 36kV
1 to 6.3A
50kA
Back-up
Used in the primary side of voltage transformers
Clips available

DIN Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:

DIN 43625, IEC 60282-1 and VDE 0670-4

3.6 to 36kV
6.3 to 400A
20 to 63kA
Back-up
Suitable for primary side transformer protection, fuse switch combination, unit
fuse bases and fuse switches

Oil Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:
Other:

IEC 60282-1, BS 2692-1 and ESI Standard 12-8

3.6 to 24kV
6.3 to 250A
Up to 50kA
Back-up
Primary side transformer protection and oil filled switch combination unit
Fitted with a pyrotechnic striker for open fuse indication

Product range overview

Motor Start Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:
Other:

IEC 60282-1, DIN 43625 and BS 2692

2.75 to 7.2kV
6.3 to 400A
Up to 63kA
Back-up
Provide short-circuit protection in motor circuits to both the motor starter and
cables
Fitted with a pyrotechnic striker for open fuse indication

Air Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:

Medium Voltage

Applications:

BS 2692-1
3.6 to 72.5kV
3.15 to 160A
Up to 40kA
Back-up
Suitable for primary side transformer protection, fuse switch combination, unit
fuse bases and fuse switches

Expulsion Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:

ANSI
15 to 72kV
1 to 100A
20 to 63kA
Back-up
Suitable for primary side transformer protection, fuse switch combination, unit
fuse bases and fuse switches

Automatic Sectionalising Links (ASL)

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Pick-Up Current:
Operating Class:
Applications:

IEEE C37-63
Up to 33kV lines
16 to 320A
Resettable
Suitable for spur line isolation in place of existing expulsion fuse links

Boric Acid Fuse Links (BBU)

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Applications:

ANSI C.37 and Australian standard AS1033

17 to 38kV
3 to 200A
10 to 14kA
Standard, low and fast
Suitable for distribution transformer protection (indoors and outdoors)

Product range overview

Square Body Fuse Links

IEC 60269-4, DIN 43653 and 43620, UL Recognition and CSA Component
acceptance
Rated Voltage:
690 and 1250Vac, higher voltage ratings available
Rated Current:
10 to 7500A
Breaking Capacity: Up to 300kA
Operating Class:
aR
Sizes:
000, 00, 1 to 5
Fuse Holders:
E-mail bulehighspeedtechnical@cooperindustries.com for details
Used for the protection of DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/
Applications:
rectifiers and reduced voltage starters. Customs solutions also available
Standard:

British Standard Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

BS88 part 4 and IEC 60269-4

240 and 690Vac
6 to 710A
200kA
aR
Refer to relevant data sheets, available upon request
www.cooperbussmann.com/datasheetiec
E-mail bulehighspeedtechnical@cooperindustries.com for details
Used for the protection of DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/
rectifiers and reduced voltage starters

High Speed

Ferrule Style Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

UL/CSA
700Vac. DC ratings available
1 to 100A
20kA
aR
From to 6x32 to 25x146mm
E-mail bulehighspeedtechnical@cooperindustries.com for details
Used for the protection of DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/
rectifiers and reduced voltage starters

North American Fuse Links

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

UL/CSA
Up to 600Vac
1 to 6000A
200kA
Fast acting
Refer to relevant data sheets, available upon request
www.cooperbussmann.com/datasheetiec
E-mail bulehighspeedtechnical@cooperindustries.com for details
Suitable for medium power applications for UL markets

Photovoltaic Fuse Links and Fuse Holders

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Breaking Capacity:
Operating Class:
Sizes:
Fuse Holders:
Applications:

IEC 60947-3, 61643-11, 60269-2 and 60269-7, UL Listed and CCC accredited
1000 and 1500Vdc
1 to 630A
Up to 50kA
gPV
10x38, 14x51, 14x65, NH Style and XL Style
CHPV series for 10x38 fuse links, SD-D-PV for NH style, SD-XL-S for XL style
Solar applications

Product range overview

IEC Class I Lightning Arresters and Class II Surge

Arresters
Standard:
IEC 60068-2
Rated Voltage:
400Vac
Earth Configuration: TNC, TT, TN and TNS
Poles:
1 to 4
Applications:
General industrial and commercial applications
Other:
easyIDTM Local status indication standard, remote contact signaling optional

Photovoltaic Class I Lightning Arresters and Class

II Surge Arresters

Surge Protective Devices

Standard:
IEC 61643-1, IEC 60364-7-12 and UL 1449 3rd edition
Rated Voltage:
600, 1000 and 1200Vdc
Earth Configuration: DC with and without lightning protection grid
Poles:
2 and 3
Applications:
Photovoltaic system protection
Other:
easyIDTM Local status indication standard, remote contact signaling optional

Wind Class I Lightning Arresters and Class II Surge

Arresters
Standard:
IEC 60068-2
Rated Voltage:
Up to 1000Vac
Earth Configuration: IT, TNC, TT, TN and TNS
Poles:
1 to 4
Applications:
Wind turbine
Other:
easyIDTM Local status indication standard, remote contact signaling optional

Low Voltage Type 2 and 3 AC/DC Power and

Control
Standard:
IEC 60068-2
Rated Voltage:
24 to 600Vac/dc
Earth Configuration: Low voltage telecom protection
Poles:
1 and 2
Applications:
Low power and telecom protection
Other:
easyIDTM Local status indication standard, remote contact signaling optional

UL Type 2 Surge Arresters

Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Interrupting Rating:
System Types:
Poles:
Applications:
Other:

UL 508A and UL 1449 3rd edition

120 to 600Vac
High SCCR 125 and 200kA
Single-phase, split-phase, Wye, Delta and Highleg Delta
1 to 4
Suitable for UL applications
easyIDTM Local status indication standard, remote contact signaling optional.
Complement SurgePODTM HEAVY DUTY UL Type 1 SPDs for 120 to 600Vac,
single-phase, split-phase, Wye, Delta and Highleg Delta systems.

Product range overview

Data Signal Surge Protective Devices

Universal 4-Pole
Standard:
Connectors:
Rated Voltage:
MCOV DC:
Grounding:
Applications:
Other:

UL Listed 497B
Screws
0-180V
6-180V
DIN-Rail
Measurement, control and regulation, and twisted pairs
Complement IEC, Wind and UL Type 2 and 3 DIN-Rail mount SPDs

RJ45/Ethernet
Standard:
Connectors:
Rated Voltage:
MCOV DC:
Grounding:
Applications:
Other:

UL Listed 497B
RJ45
48V
48V
DIN-Rail
RJ45 Connector Ethernet cables
Complement IEC, Wind and UL Type 2 and 3 DIN-Rail mount SPDs

BNC Coaxial Cable

Standard:
Connectors:
Rated Voltage:
MCOV DC:
Grounding:
Applications:
Other:

UL Listed 497B
BNC
5V
6.4-8V
DIN-Rail
BNC Connector coaxial cables and video
Complement IEC, Wind and UL Type 2 and 3 DIN-Rail mount SPDs

Combiner Box

Combiner Box
Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Number of Strings:
Operating Class:
IP Rating:
Enclosure Types:

IEC 61439-1 and -2 and IEC 60363-7-712

Up to 1000Vdc
1 to 32A
3-24 strings (20A fuse max), 3-16 strings (32A fuse max)
gPV
IP65
Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP), painted steel, stainless steel

Overcurrent Protection
Positive and negative, positive only, negative only
Configurations:

DC Load Isolation: DC Switch disconnect 25Adc to 500Adc or fixed output

Input ConnectionTypes: Bottom or side entry MC4 connectors or glands
Overvoltage Protection
Class I PV, Class II PV, Class II 240Vac IEC, Type 1 Modbus Data Line
Options (SPD):

Monitoring Options 8 or 16 String shunt based monitoring

Communications
2 Wire Modbus RTU, Zigbee wireless or Industrial wireless
Options
Power Supply Options External 24Vdc, Internal 240Vac to 24Vdc, Internal 1000Vdc to 24Vdc
Applications

Solar PV applications including: Large scale residential, small to large scale

commercial, large scale utility

Product range overview

Terminal Blocks

Terminal Blocks
Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Wire sizes:
SCCR:
Rated Impulse
Withstand Voltage

IEC 60947-7, UL 1059 (UL File E62622), cURus and VDE

Up to 1000V (IEC), 600V (UL)
Up to 232A (IEC), 230A (UL)
0.13 - 35sq mm, 26-2AWG
10 - 200kA
6-8kV

Types:

Single-pole feed through, two-pole feed through, grounding blocks, fuse

terminal blocks, two-pole internally jumpered, test terminal blocks

Colours:

Grey, blue, black, red, yellow, green, orange and yellow/green (grounding
blocks)

Accessories:

Side insertion bridges, top insertion bridges, top screw-on bridges, multi-pole
options, labels

DIN-Rail Types:

35mm DIN-Rail and 35mm G-Rail, 15mm DIN-Rail (DM Series)

Applications:

Distribution boards, control systems and PLC cabinets, switchboards, service

equipment, electrical data processing equipment, general industrial equipment

Contactors

Enbray Contactors

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Standard:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Current:
Operating Class:
Poles:
Applications:
Other:

IEC 60947-4-1
230 to 600Vac/500Vdc. Can be configured for higher voltage
10 to 1250A. Can be configured for higher current
Up to AC23. Normally open or normally closed options available
1 to 18 poles
High Power Switching for onerous circuit conditions and Traction
Wide range of accessories and control circuit voltages. Customs solutions also
available

Customer Care

Customer Satisfaction Team

The Bussmann Customer Satisfaction Team is available to answer questions regarding Bussmann products.
Europe calls can be made between:
Monday - Thursday
7.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. GMT
Friday
7.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. GMT
The Customer Service Satisfaction Team can be reached via:


Phone:

00 44 (0) 1509 882 600

Fax:

00 44 (0) 1509 882 786

Email:

bulesales@eaton.com

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Systems, Cooper Safety, and Cooper Wiring Devices.
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Application Engineering
Application Engineering assistance is available to all customers. The Application Engineering team is staffed by
university-qualified electrical engineers who are available with technical and application support.
Europe calls can be made between:
Monday - Thursday
8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. GMT
Friday
8.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. GMT
Application Engineering can be reached via:
 Phone:

00 44 (0) 1509 882 699

 Fax:

00 44 (0) 1509 882 794

 Email:

buletechnical@eaton.com

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is available when its needed most. With unparalleled knowledge of
electrical power management across industries, experts at Eaton
deliver customized, integrated solutions to solve our customers
most critical challenges.
Our focus is on delivering the right solution for the application. But,
decision makers demand more than just innovative products. They
turn to Eaton for an unwavering commitment to personal support
that makes customer success a top priority.
For more information, visit www.eaton.com/electrical

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